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as in actress
one who acts professionally (as in a play, movie, or television show)
my sister went to drama school to become an actor
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as in participant
one who takes part in something
Benjamin Franklin was a major actor in many of the events leading up to the founding of our nation
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Recent Examples of actor
This historic nomination reinforces his status as one of the greatest actors of his generation.
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
There is no lyp-synching or blending of voices between actor and subject.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
The Just Mercy actor was diagnosed with a brain bleed that resulted in a stroke.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Which version was easier to work with, Jesse the actor or Jesse the director?
—Elena Nelson Howe, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
There is no lyp-synching or blending of voices between actor and subject.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
The Just Mercy actor was diagnosed with a brain bleed that resulted in a stroke.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Which version was easier to work with, Jesse the actor or Jesse the director?
—Elena Nelson Howe, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Her role in Baywatch was just one chapter in her life, with the actress later releasing a Netflix documentary and autobiography, Love, Pamela, in 2023, which touched on more aspects of her career in Hollywood as well as her personal life.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Kids actress also appears in Magic Farm, the sophomore feature of El Planeta filmmaker and performance artist Amalia Ullman.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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In an experiment where participants rated photos of cluttered and tidy rooms, men were judged more leniently for the mess compared to women.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Every June, the organization invites foodies and beer enthusiasts to its Incredible Pairings event, where, in a local brewery located in Worcester, participants can indulge in delectable combinations of different beers and desserts.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The week before, a Pennsylvania player won the $213.8 million jackpot.Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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Also now added is an instant camera, letting players take Polaroid photos of their favorite vistas.Jason Bennett, arkansasonline.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Russell joins a booming glitzy bench of thespians in the film including Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colman Domingo, Colin Firth and Eve Hewson.Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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In the end, Treadwell-Collins was delighted with his band of thespians.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Actor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/actor. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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